CBP Seeks Information on Electronic Admissions Process

PUB. DATE

June 2010

SOURCE

TR2: Terror Response Technology Report;6/9/2010, Vol. 6 Issue 12, p25

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article deals with the request for information issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection on industry capabilities for establishing a modernized, efficient and cost effective electronic admission process for travelers entering the U.S. to improve security and accuracy of information.

ACCESSION #

54420677

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